Research & Strategic Support Intern (Media, Analytics & Sales)

Written By CSMG

Spring 2026 Internship – Research & Strategic Support (Media, Analytics & Sales)

Position Summary

The Research & Strategic Support Intern provides research, organizational, and presentation support across the Media, Business Intelligence, and Sales teams. This role is designed for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can support analytics and commercial efforts through research, documentation, and preparation, without requiring technical analytics or coding expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research & Market Intelligence

  • Conduct background research on leagues, conferences, schools, events, brands, and media partners

  • Compile competitive landscapes (who’s working with whom, recent deals, sponsorship trends)

  • Gather publicly available data (attendance, viewership reports, press releases, media coverage) for internal use

  • Support early-stage research for pitches, RFPs, and client conversations

  • Business Intelligence Team Support (Non-Technical)

  • Assist with data collection and organization (copying, organizing, validating inputs—not analysis or modeling)

  • Help document assumptions, methodologies, and notes for analytics deliverables

  • QA-check decks and spreadsheets for consistency, labeling, and clarity

  • Translate analyst outputs into clean summaries, tables, and slides

  • Sales & Business Development Support

  • Build research briefs ahead of sales calls (client background, goals, recent news)

  • Create prospect lists and maintain CRM-ready research notes

  • Support pitch preparation by pulling examples, visuals, and reference materials

  • Help track outreach efforts and follow-ups

  • Presentation & Deliverables Support

  • Assist with PowerPoint and Google Slides formatting

  • Source visuals, logos, and supporting context for decks

  • Ensure materials are polished, accurate, and client-ready

Qualifications

  • Strong research, organizational, and written communication skills

  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Comfortable working with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, Docs)

  • Ability to follow structured processes and work independently once tasks are defined

  • Interest in sports, media, analytics, or business strategy preferred

Preferred but Not Required

  • Prior internship or coursework related to sports business, marketing, or research

  • Experience supporting presentations or proposals

  • Familiarity with basic data concepts (without expectation of analysis or modeling)

What This Role is Not

  • No coding, statistical modeling, or advanced analytics responsibilities

  • No requirement to independently build valuation models or dashboards

  • Limited technical training required beyond standard business tools

Learning Opportunities

  • Exposure to sports media, analytics, and sponsorship strategy

  • Experience supporting real-world client deliverables and sales efforts

  • Insight into how analytics informs commercial decision-making in sports

To apply email your resume and cover letter to jmccauley@collegiatesmg.com

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